King County celebrates opening of Harbor Island Studios to rebuild local film industry

Sunday, July 2, 2023


King County Executive Dow Constantine celebrated the opening of Harbor Island Studios on Thursday, June 29, 2023 alongside community partners and members of the film industry. 

In the first of a two-day event, the grand opening featured a film set, interactive demos, and screenings of short films produced at the facility — highlighting the new studio’s potential.

Once a thriving film hub in the ‘80s and ‘90s, Washington state hasn’t kept up with competition across the U.S. and Canada, with other destinations offering incentives to strengthen their film industries. 

The opening of Harbor Island Studios provides crews with the infrastructure they need, making the Puget Sound region more competitive for projects.

"Harbor Island Studios is part of our commitment to ensuring the creative industry can grow and thrive in the Pacific Northwest. It’s a place to foster new stories and storytellers," said Executive Constantine. 
"We’re looking forward to welcoming film productions and creative professionals to King County with this new studio, a first-of-its-kind investment for our entire region."

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Shoreline history fans packed the library for “Tales of Tuberculosis” program

Dan Larson shared his compelling story of being a 5 year old TB patient
Photo by Janet Way

Over 70 enthusiastic Shoreline Fircrest history buffs showed up for the program about the Naval Hospital and Firlands TB Sanitarium.

Dan Larsen presented his compelling personal story of being a TB patient at age 5 and recovering.

Over 70 people attended the presentations
Photo by Janet Way

And Janet Way presented the remarkable history of the Naval Hospital and now LANDMARKED Chapel.

Shoreline Preservation Society has received a grant from 4Culture to pursue the National Register of Historic Places status for the iconic chapel and surrounding forest.

The program was sponsored by Friends of the Library and the Shoreline Historical Museum.


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Saturday crash at Northgate leaves all southbound lanes blocked

Photo courtesy WSDOT

On Saturday, July 1, 2023 a major collision left all lanes of southbound I-5 at Northgate blocked for five hours.

A two car hit and run collision occurred in the southbound lanes of I-5. Behind them was a semi. The driver attempted to reduce speed to avoid the collision but lost control.

His vehicle struck the left side barrier and rolled, coming to rest in lanes two, three, four, and five.

The roadway was blocked for approximately five hours.

The driver was injured and transported to Harborview.



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Jobs: WSDOT Transportation Engineer 3

WSDOT
Transportation Engineer 3
Shoreline, WA – Northwest Region
$76,180 – $102,476 Annually

Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT) is currently seeking a Transportation Engineer 3 to serve as a Transportation Management Center (TMC) Toll Liaison with the Toll Division. This position serves as a primary point of contact and liaison with the Toll Division for the Northwest Region (NWR) Traffic. 

The incumbent will support WSDOT’s mission by operating the region’s intelligent transportation systems (ITS), guiding other staff in the use of these systems, and making decisions that directly impact driver safety and optimize traffic flow on WSDOT roadways while also helping build algorithmic programs that assist ITS potential. 

The candidate selected for this position will also work to support traffic analysis and data requests for the region Traffic Office and assists in producing engineering studies and reports. The successful candidate must be available to work a variety of shifts to include day, swing, night, weekends, and holidays, sometimes with little notice to assist in the 24/7 operations of the TMC.

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Port of Edmonds reconfigures parking lot after ADA complaint to Department of Justice

The U.S. Department of Justice and the Port of Edmonds, Washington resolved a complaint that the Port violated the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) when it altered the parking lot at the Port marina and failed to provide appropriate accessible parking spaces. 


As part of the settlement, the Port of Edmonds will pay a complainant $3,522 for discrimination and inability to use the marina.

“This resolution is a good reminder that federal law requires full and equitable access. It is not enough to simply designate a parking space with a blue accessible parking marker—that space must also have special characteristics that will allow those with mobility issues to enjoy full access.” 

“Once our office became involved, the Port of Edmonds quickly reconfigured their spaces with appropriate space and access aisles so that the spaces were usable by those using assistive devices such as walkers or wheelchairs.”
Port of Edmonds from Google

According to the settlement agreement, in February 2021, the Port of Edmonds reconfigured its parking lot and constructed a dumpster area where accessible parking had been. Soon after the work, the complainant notified the Port of Edmonds that the new configuration violated the ADA. Nevertheless, the Port did not make any changes.

On August 12, 2021, a representative of the U.S. Attorney’s Office viewed the North and South parking areas at the marina. The review found multiple violations of the ADA including a lack of aisle space next to the accessible parking spaces, and no designated van accessible parking spaces. The U.S. Attorney’s Office concluded the parking area did not comply with the ADA.

After receiving notice of non-compliance from the U.S. Attorney’s Office, the Port of Edmonds quickly made changes. By August 31, 2021, the Port reconfigured its parking areas to include accessible spaces with access aisles and designated van accessible areas. The accessible parking spaces were moved to shorten the distance to Port facilities.

The Port agreed to designate an ADA coordinator, and place signs throughout its facilities identifying the ADA coordinator and how he or she can be contacted. The coordinator will be responsible for investigating any complaints regarding discrimination against individuals with disabilities.

The Port will pay the complainant who could not use Port facilities $3,522 and agrees in the settlement not to retaliate in any way against anyone who brings a complaint regarding ADA access.

The Port of Edmonds will certify its compliance with the ADA to the U.S. Attorney’s Office. The U.S. Attorney’s Office will monitor compliance for two years following the settlement. If no further issues arrive, the matter will be closed.

The matter was investigated and resolved by former Assistant United States Attorney Sarah Morehead and subsequently by Assistant United States Attorney Heather Costanzo.


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Tickets available now for Battle of the Bands on August 4, 2023

ShoreLake Battle of the Bands announces the Friday, August 4 2023 bands performing at Pfingst Animal Acres Park in Lake Forest Park, 17435 Brookside Blvd NE, Lake Forest Park, WA 98155

The second-night bands will be Hannah Duckworth, Pilot Seat, Ruby Vision, H!t It, and Batbox.

Get your tickets now for the fourth annual Battle of the Bands competition, a showcase of emerging and developing musicians from Washington State. Everyone is welcome. 

Tickets are available from the ShoreLake Arts website: https://www.shorelakearts.org/battle-of-the-bands


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6x6NW call for artists


ShoreLake Arts is currently accepting submissions for 6X6NW, a community art exhibition featuring nearly 1,000 original works of art. 

Each work of art must be 6-inches by 6-inches and artists may enter up to 10 works of any medium (2D or 3D). 

There is a $6 fee to register. Registration is free for artists 18 years of age and under! 

Artwork must be delivered to ShoreLake Arts by September 8, 2023.

Interested in taking pART? Registration and participation is open to all — no art background is required! For information and registration visit: https://www.6x6nw.org/6x6nwhome



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U.S. Attorney Nick Brown departs from U.S. Attorney’s Office

U.S. Attorney Nick Brown
U.S. Attorney Nick Brown has resigned as United States Attorney for the Western District of Washington as of June 21, 2023.

“I am grateful for the opportunity to serve as U.S. Attorney for Western Washington, and humbled to have been selected by President Biden to serve in this important role. Building safe and healthy communities is one of the most important challenges we face as a state. 
"Leading the federal partners who work to keep our communities safe and learning from our community partners has reinforced for me the need to tackle these difficult challenges head on,” said U.S. Attorney Brown. 
“I hope to return to public service in the future, but I know that the U.S. Attorney’s Office will continue its excellent work under the career attorneys and professional staff who assisted me during my time in office. I would like to thank each of them for entrusting me to lead this incredible team.”

During his years in office, U.S. Attorney Brown put an emphasis on protecting civil rights, addressing the fentanyl crisis, combatting gun crime, and empowering community voices in our public safety efforts.

Brown was selected in 2021 to chair the Attorney General’s Advisory Subcommittee on Civil Rights. The U.S. Attorney’s Office under Brown put a priority on preventing and prosecuting hate crimes, protecting the most vulnerable and members of marginalized communities.

U.S. Attorney Brown partnered with state and local officials to lead multiple prosecutions of the groups that bring drugs to our communities and use firearms as part of their criminal conduct. Under U.S. Attorney Brown, the office brought multiple cases regarding illegal trafficking in firearms and “ghost guns” – firearms that were manufactured without serial numbers.

Understanding that law enforcement is just one of the factors in fostering community safety, U.S. Attorney Brown testified before congress about the community partnerships supported by his officethat work to interdict gun violence and enhance reentry to the community by those who have been incarcerated. The office also engaged in new ways with a diverse group of community stakeholders.

Under Brown’s leadership the office pursued several initiatives, creating a new unit to combat cybercrime, pursuing a variety of fraud cases related to the COVID-19 pandemic, and prosecuting those involved in human trafficking.

U.S. Attorney Brown took the oath of office on October 8, 2021. 

First Assistant U.S. Attorney Tessa Gorman will serve as the Acting U.S. Attorney. Her full biography is available here.

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MoneyTalk: 4 Tips for a Budget-Friendly Summer Vacation

Stacey Black, BECU Lead Financial Educator
You don't need to break the bank for a summer vacation. Stacey Black, BECU Lead Financial Educator, shares tips for a budget-friendly summer vacation.

Research and Plan

Once you have chosen a potential destination, spend time looking into the costs of anything vacation-related. 

It’s not just the big-ticket items like hotels, meals and airfare that add up quickly, but also the smaller items like sunscreen and snacks. 

Are there side excursions to consider? Paid activities? Being realistic about your expectations will help ward off disappointment later. 

Also, consider looking into travel insurance in case plans fall through or unexpectedly change.

  • Other tip: since hotels can be pricey, why not consider staying with friends or family? Not only will you get to spend some quality time together, but you’ll also get the added benefit of local recommendations from someone with firsthand knowledge.
Dig for discounts: 

Explore travel websites, apps and other sources to see what vacation packages are available for your destination. Your financial institution may even offer great deals as well (for example, BECU offers member discounts with Passport Unlimited!). Or, consider fixing the majority of your own meals and limiting yourself to one restaurant meal per day to reduce food expenses. However, with any deal or discount, make sure you do your due diligence to ensure the offer and/or website is legitimate and isn’t actually a scam.

Prioritize your wish list: 

After conducting your research, Black recommends prioritizing the big-ticket items and identifying where you want to invest. For example, are you interested in travelling internationally or domestically? Would you rather stay in a 5-star hotel or explore shared lodging? Ask yourself these types of questions beforehand to ensure you stay within your budget.
  • Other tip: Staycations are another great option since you minimize the expenses that would have been spent on things like airfare and rental cars. Visit a hot new restaurant, explore a tourist attraction you loved as a kid or consider a midday sports event! There’s sure to be endless fun right in your own backyard! For example, visit your local farmer’s market, public library events or perhaps a neighborhood block party close by.

Use budgeting tools: 

Once you have a set budget for your vacation, it’s important to stick with it. “When I go on vacation, I always use the envelope system to save money,” says Black. “I will designate a certain amount of money into an envelope for each day of my trip so I know just how much I am going to spend daily.” Apps like BECU’s Money Manager also help you set timely alerts and make you aware of when you might be going over your budget while on vacation.


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Girl Scout STEM Exploration Badge workshop on July 8, 2023


Girl Scout STEM Exploration Badge workshop on July 8, 2023

This one day workshop is open to rising 4th-8th grade (Juniors and Cadettes) girl scouts who will work with Shoreline Community College staff and faculty to earn their STEM exploration badge! 

Scouts will learn about four STEM fields including: Automotive, Manufacturing, Biotech, Biology, Computer Science, and Physics. 

For Junior and Cadette Girl Scouts. 

Lunch and snack provided. Questions? Contact Amber Avery-Graff, aavery@shoreline.edu, 206-546-4793.

Fee: $5.00
Dates: Saturday 7/8/2023
Times: 9:00 AM - 3:30 PM
Instructor: Shoreline CC Faculty

Register at: Girl Scout STEM Exploration Badge Workshop (campusce.net)


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Volunteer in a local park this week

Saturday, July 1, 2023

Photo courtesy Green Shoreline Partnership
You are invited to join the City of Shoreline’s Forest Stewards to perform ecological restoration in Shoreline’s forested parks!

Go to the events map page to register online

No experience necessary - just bring your enthusiasm for community-engaged restoration at any of the parks listed below.

We welcome individuals, families, and groups who would like to do good removing noxious weeds and installing native plants – rain or shine!

We will provide gloves, and tools. Please bring a water bottle, layers for the weather, and tough shoes and clothes that can get muddy.

We work in the following city parks:
  • Boeing Creek
  • Bruggers Bog
  • Darnell
  • Echo Lake
  • Hamlin
  • Twin Ponds
  • North City
  • Northcrest
  • Shoreline
  • Shoreview
  • Paramount Openspace
  • Richmond Beach Saltwater Beach
Pick your location and date and sign up!

Addresses and maps are at the website


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Shoreline fire unit deployed to Moran Creek fire

Brush 161 photo courtesy Shoreline Fire

"Brush 161" from Shoreline Fire got deployed Friday, June 30, 2023 to the Moran Creek fire just south of Colville WA.

Deployed firefighters have special training in fighting wildfires.



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Cartoon by Whitney Potter: Baby Boomer

 
Previous cartoons by Whitney Potter HERE




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Crane assembled for building project on 1st NE






All photos by Jennifer Klock

Jennifer Klock happened to be on hand to get this sequence of photos of a big construction crane being assembled for a project on 1st NE between 145th and 147th streets, across I-5 from the Shoreline South 148th Light Rail Station.

148th station to the east of the freeway. 145th crosses I-5. New townhouses are to the west at the intersection of NE 145th and 1st Ave NE

Sidewalks will be constructed on 1st NE


The building would be close to the trail which will lead to the new pedestrian bridge. 

The City also has money from Sound Transit to build sidewalks on 1st NE



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Educational resources available to help reduce the loss of crab pots

Checking for crab pots. Photo copyright Mike Weinberg

July 1, 2023 is opening day for recreational crabbing in Puget Sound. 

Each year an estimated 12,000 crab pots are lost in Puget Sound, resulting in the capture of an estimated 180,000 Dungeness crab a year with no one to harvest them. 

The Snohomish County Marine Resources Committee (MRC) and the Northwest Straits Foundation continue to partner to educate crabbers about the problem.

Luckily there are several ways crabbers can prevent losing their pots:
  • Avoid marine transit and ferry lanes.
  • Check tides and currents. Avoid crabbing during strong tidal changes and currents.
  • Make buoys more visible. Add a second buoy or stick and flag.
  • Use a weighted line to sink below the surface and avoid being cut by passing boats.
  • Weight your pot so they do not move in high currents or tidal changes.
  • Use longer line. Use one-third more line than the water depth to allow for tide changes.
  • Secure lid and escape panels with biodegradable cotton escape cord. This allows crabs to escape from lost pots after the cord degrades.
  • Stay with your pot. A watched pot will bring home more crab.

This handy checklist and additional information can also be found at http://www.derelictgear.org. You will find instructional videos, helpful apps and other resources to help catch more crab and avoid having your crab pots become one of the 12,000 lost each year.

MRC members will be at the 10th Street Boat Launch in Everett starting on July 1, 2023. Volunteers will be onsite in the mornings of July 1, 2, 8 and 9 from 6:00 to 10:00am providing educational materials including free rot cord and gauges for measuring your catch. 

Come with any questions you may have on how to correctly set up your crab pot so you can catch more crab. The goal is more crab for you, less lost pots for Puget Sound.


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New artist at Red Sky Gallery for July

Join us Friday, July 7, 2023 from 5:00pm - 8-00, at the Red Sky Gallery in Lake Forest Park Town Center for the opening reception of oil painter, Michele Harps.

Michele is the featured artist for the whole month of July

Red Sky Gallery is on the upper level of Town Center, intersection Bothell and Ballinger Way NE


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Scene on the Sound: Zhen Hua 23

 
Photo by John Slomnecki

Zhen Hua 23 arriving from Shanghai heading for the Port of Tacoma.  Zhen Hua 23 (IMO: 8414738, MMSI 477007300) is a Heavy Load Carrier built in 1986 (37 years old) and currently sailing under the flag of Hong Kong.

Yesterday, the Port of Tacoma saw the arrival of two new cranes headed for the Washington United Terminal on the Blair Waterway. The two Super-Post Panamax cranes are 273 ft. high have the capacity to serve a ship 24 containers wide, ranking them amongst the largest in the world.

The cranes were built by the Shanghai Zhenhua Part Machinery Company (ZPMC) and arrived fully constructed and welded to the deck of the Zhen Hua 26.


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Fireworks are illegal everywhere - so don't even ask

Sparklers. Photo by Ben White on unsplash.com
Last year in Washington State, there were a reported 508 fireworks-related fires and injuries reported to the State Fire Marshal’s Office by fire agencies and hospitals. 

This was a decrease from 2021, which had a total of 912 reported incidents. 

 Of the 508 incidents reported in 2022, there were 310 fires and 198 injuries. 

Sparklers can burn at 1300°F, enough to burn glass, wood, and boil water. They account for one-quarter of emergency room fireworks injuries, with children ages 10-14 having the highest rate of the injuries.

The State Fire Marshal's Office (SFMO) urges all residents to practice fireworks safety by:
  • Never allowing children to play or ignite fireworks, including sparklers.
  • Making sure fireworks are legal in your area before buying our using them.
  • Keeping a bucket of water or a garden hose handy in case of a fire.
  • Lighting fireworks one at a time, then moving back quickly with caution.
  • Never trying to re-light or pick up fireworks that have not ignited fully.
  • Not using fireworks while impaired by alcohol or drugs.
  • Always being prepared, safe, and responsible.

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BrickCon at the Meydenbauer Center September 9-10, 2023

All made from Legos. Photos courtesy BrickCon

BrickCon is back! As the premier Lego convention of the Pacific Northwest, every year BrickCon welcomes over 450 convention attendees that create over 1000 amazing Lego exhibits. 

This year will mark the 22nd BrickCon, and we are excited to welcome convention attendees from all over the world and the masses of public visitors who want to be a part of the fun.

Traditionally, the annual event is held the first week of October at the Seattle Center. However, BrickCon has grown so large that more space is needed to accommodate all the exhibits, attendees, vendors, activities and members of the public. 

This year’s convention is at a new location and date – the Meydenbauer Center September 9 - 10, 2023. 11100 NE 6th St, Bellevue, WA 98004

"We're eager to see what this new space can do," said Steve Walker, executive director of BrickCon. 
"There will be more space for the exhibits, vendors and the public. All that amounts to a more comfortable experience for everyone. We're excited to be in the Bellevue area. The community has been very welcoming to us, and it should be a blast.”


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Battalion Chief Eric Monroe retires after a 33 year career in the fire service

BC Eric Monroe retires from Shoreline Fire
On June 30, 2023, Battalion Chief Eric Monroe worked his last day of an over 33-year career. 

Eric entered the fire service in 1990 as a firefighter with Mountlake Terrace Fire Department. 

In 2000, he was hired as a full-time firefighter with Shoreline Fire Department. 

Four years later, Eric was promoted to Fire Apparatus Technician (aka Engine Driver) and in 2008 to Lieutenant. 

In 2014, Eric was promoted to Battalion Chief where he has proudly served for the last nine years. 

During his tenure, Eric has held a variety of roles including Technical Rescue Team Member, Union Officer, Peer Fitness Trainer, and Training Officer. 

Eric was instrumental in the development of Shoreline Fire’s Wellness Program and Peer Support Team, and has played an integral role in firefighter mental health and wellness not only within the Department, but regionally. 

Eric also serves as the State Director for the Firefighter Cancer Support Network, which provides support and mentoring to firefighters and families when faced with a cancer diagnosis. BC Monroe has always performed professionally and passionately throughout his career. 



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Curve of sunlight

Friday, June 30, 2023

Photo by Lee Lageschulte

If you look carefully, you can see the curve of the waning sun against the clear, blue sky.



 


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Harborview preps for dozens of fireworks injuries


Entrance to Harborview emergency burn center

In recent years, Harborview Medical Center’s Emergency Department has seen an average of 65 patients with fireworks-caused injuries around the Fourth of July.
 
“We normally see, unfortunately, two types of injury patterns, and large numbers of them: Injuries to the face and to the eyes and, sadly, injuries to people's hands as well,” said Dr. Steve Mitchell, the department's medical director. Fireworks injuries span all age groups, including young children.
“Oftentimes, the young children that we see are really innocent bystanders,” Mitchell said. 
“They were participating in a party or a family gathering and a firework was set off by somebody else. And then it oftentimes will hit them in the face and affect their eyes or their face. It’s a significant problem.”

Mitchell says the best prevention against such injuries is to avoid lighting your own fireworks and instead celebrate the holiday by enjoying a public, professionally run fireworks show. People who do plan to use fireworks responsibly and legally should avoid mixing the activity with alcohol consumption, he urged.

“All of these injuries are very tragic. It really impacts that person directly as well as the people that they love, and their ability to participate in life and also really care for their family and themselves.”


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Home Planet...(not Earth!) Mural Art Workshop at the Richmond Beach Library

You are now on another planet that is not Earth... 
Everything is different! Who lives here? 

Working with professional artist, Ann Blanch, use your imagination to create the beings of this mind blasting, alien planet. 

All kinds of wild materials will be provided for your creations that will populate the new library mural. After the display period, art will be returned to the participants.

Sponsored by the Friends of the Richmond Beach Library.
Ages 5 and older, tweens, teens and adults.

Please register everyone in your group, including adults and attend only one session, 11:30am or 12:15pm.

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NW Seattle Gambian Association Summer BBQ July 8 - 9, 2023 at Shoreline Park and soccer fields


Saturday July 8 and Sunday July 9, 11am-10:30pm


Northwest Seattle Gambian Association (NWSGA), all-volunteer non-profit organization of the Gambian community, invites all community to enjoy summer celebration. 

Soccer and other fun family friendly activities and hamburgers, hotdogs, and drinks provided.


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Jobs: WSDOT SnoKing Design Engineering Manager (WMS Band 3)

WSDOT
SnoKing Design Engineering Manager (WMS Band 3)
Shoreline, WA – Northwest Region
$113,112 - $145,020 Annually

Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT) is currently seeking a Design Engineering Manager for the Snohomish/King County area located in the Northwest Region. The main purpose of this position is to ensure that the Northwest Region construction program is developed and delivered to meet local, State and Federal standards and laws within scope, schedule, and budget. 

This position is responsible for establishment and implementation of policies that ensure the most efficient management of large amounts of funds and workforce involved in the highway construction program.

Job description and application


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Wildfires: Moran Creek Fire in Stevens County threatening homes, agriculture, and infrastructure

Stevens County – State fire assistance has been mobilized under the Washington State Fire Services Resource Mobilization Plan in support of local firefighters working to contain the Moran Creek Fire located in Stevens County, near the town of Arden. 

Washington State Patrol Chief John Batiste authorized the mobilization of state firefighting resources on June 29, 2023, at 6:00pm at the request of Fire Chief Joe Paccerelli, Stevens County Fire District 7.

The Moran Creek Fire started on June 29, 2023, at approximately 1:37pm. This fire is estimated at 40 acres and growing. It is burning in timber, brush and grass and is threatening homes, agriculture, and infrastructure. 

Level 2 and 3 evacuations are in effect at this time. The fire cause is currently under investigation.


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Spiky clouds

Thursday, June 29, 2023

 
Photo by Lee Lageschulte
Looks like the clouds couldn't make up their minds about which direction they were going.



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Shorecrest and Shorewood graduation ceremonies available for viewing online


If you couldn't make it to see your favorite Shorecrest and Shorewood graduates receive their diplomas or just want to relive the events, the video recordings of both graduation ceremonies are now posted!




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LFP Police report for June 22, 2023

2020 LFP Police Department

City of Lake Forest Park
June 22, 2023

Police officers approached an individual who had established a tent in close proximity to the Starbucks Drive-Thru. The person in question was directed to seek assistance from the Mobile Crisis team, and Starbucks requested that the individual be removed from their property due to trespassing.

Police officers were sent to respond to a disturbance caused by a male individual at Rite Aid. The subject was observed aggressively confronting shoppers and shouting at them. Mall security requested the assistance of the police in issuing a trespass letter. Once the trespass letter was issued, the subject directed his anger towards the officers while leaving the premises, shouting at them.

A customer of ARCO contacted the police department to report an employee who was allegedly yelling at an individual and exhibiting racist behavior. Upon arrival, officers spoke with the employee involved, who explained that he was indeed raising his voice at a transient individual who repeatedly urinates in the business closet instead of using the restroom. The person who made the report expressed dissatisfaction with the employee's behavior, but it appeared to stem from personal bias rather than the employee's actions. The officers advised the employee to notify the police if the subject returns, and they expressed willingness to issue a trespass order if desired.

Police officers were dispatched to a report of a male individual causing a disturbance and yelling outside of a Subway restaurant. Upon investigation, it was determined that this was the same person who had been repeatedly harassing firefighters at nearby fire stations. It was also noted that the individual is known to have mental health issues. However, by the time the police arrived at the scene, the subject had already left the area.

Police officers were sent to respond to a situation involving an individual on the property of the reporting party. The subject was observed lying on a blanket and using a small glass pipe to smoke an unidentified substance. The individual then covered themselves with a blue tarp and seemed to be preparing to sleep. Upon locating the subject, it became evident that they were visibly under the influence of narcotics. The officers instructed the subject to leave the property and return to Seattle, warning them that they would be arrested if they came back to the property.

Police officers were dispatched to respond to an incident involving a male individual who was using narcotics inside his vehicle in front of Mod Pizza. However, the subject had already departed in his vehicle prior to the arrival of the police.

Mall security approached three individuals who had filled three shopping carts with items while inside Ross. Upon being confronted by security and store employees, the subjects chose to leave the area either to purchase the items or to exit the premises.

An officer noticed an individual who was passed out in a bus stop shelter located at 153rd and SR522. The presence of evident drug paraphernalia was observed around the subject. At the individual's request, they were provided with a courtesy ride to Northgate Park and Ride.

Officers were dispatched to a “hound dog” excessively barking. Officers located said hound dog who refused to comply with orders to stop and fled into Kenmore, still barking. Officers later discovered the same “hound dog” running on the shoulder of SR522. Officers successfully took the “hound dog” into custody and returned him to his owner. “Hound dog” was warned for excessive barking during quiet hours (LFPMC).

A caller notified the police about a subject who was screaming and causing destruction in the bus shelter situated at 165th and SR522. However, despite their efforts, the officers were unable to locate the individual in question.


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Shoreline City Council supports King County’s Veterans, Seniors and Human Services Levy

On June 26, 2023, the Shoreline City Council unanimously adopted Resolution No. 513 supporting King County Proposition 1 and encouraged Shoreline voters to approve it. King County Proposition 1 is the Veterans, Seniors and Human Services Levy. It will appear on the August 1, 2023, primary election ballot.

The King County Veterans, Seniors and Human Services Levy has been approved by King County voters three times: in 2005, 2011, and most recently in 2017. Each of these levies has been for a six-year period. The current 2017 Levy expires at the end of this year.

The proposed replacement levy would continue to provide funding for regional health and human services throughout the county for veterans and servicemembers and their families; seniors and their caregivers; and resilient communities. 

Additionally, the new levy would establish funding for regional impact initiatives that provide or support responses to issues that affect all three of the levy’s specified populations and which regional health and human services can help address.

The proposed levy would have an initial levy rate of $0.10 per $1,000 of assessed value in 2024. This would be the same initial levy rate for the existing levy, which was $0.10 per $1,000 of assessed value in 2018. 

If approved by the voters, the 2024-2029 levy is projected to generate a total of approximately $581.5 million in revenues during the six-year levy period based on the revenue forecast from August 2022, compared to an estimated $365.7 million generated for the existing 2018-2023 levy.

Visit the King County Assessor’s Taxpayer Transparency Tool to see the impact of proposed taxes on your property.


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Online help to learn Google Docs and Drive - Wednesdays in July



Register here:

https://kcls.bibliocommons.com/events/648b34aa65b521b504b7caf1

Next session: Wednesday, July 12, 2-3pm

Use Google’s videos and work at your own pace, then attend class with questions. Join any week! Presented by Bridget of Gentle Tech Help.

This program will not be recorded. Notes will be emailed to registrants after the session.

Please register by 1pm on the day of the program. You will be emailed a link no later than one hour before the program start time. If you do not see an email, check your Junk or Spam folder.


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Online genealogy help through King County Library

If you don't want to leave your home and computer to get help with your family history research, both the Eastside Genealogical Society and the South King County Genealogical Society offer free, one hour, one-on-one online sessions.

Reserve time with a volunteer at this link from the King County Library System. The sessions do fill up somewhat quickly but they are ongoing. You can sign up for one in the future or check back for additional sessions.


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Anne Stadler: When my daughter comes to town...

Sue and Anne Stadler at The Local 104


…her first stop is The Local 104, in what used to be the 7/11 next to LFP Elementary at 35th and Ballinger Way in Lake Forest Park. 

Great pizza! Great oysters! Great service!

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Cantwell, Murray announce $33.5 Million for Clean Energy Bus Grants to King county Metro Transit

King County has been transitioning the Metro fleet to all-electric, a few buses at a time as they receive funding. 2022 Photo of Rod Dembowski with electric buses.
Photo courtesy King County.

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senators Maria Cantwell (D-WA), Chair of the Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation, and Patty Murray (D-WA) Chair of the Senate Committee on Appropriations, announced $59,027,499 in clean-energy-related grants for transit authorities in King, Skagit, Island, Grays Harbor, Grant, and Whatcom Counties.

The funding comes from the Federal Transit Administration (FTA) Grants for Buses and Bus Facilities and Low and No-Emission (Low-No) Vehicle programs. The Cantwell-Murray supported Bipartisan Infrastructure Law (BIL) provides over $7.5 billion for these competitive grant programs through Fiscal Year 2026.

“These smart investments in bus facilities and low or no emissions buses across the State of Washington will provide cleaner and more reliable transportation services,” said Sen. Cantwell. “It’s important that we invest in clean transit services to help reduce traffic, keep residents moving to where they need to go, and make progress towards our climate goals.“

Senator Murray said:
“Investing in clean buses and other low- and no-emissions transportation options means cleaner air for families, communities, and our planet—not to mention cost savings for local transit agencies.”

“The federal dollars I fought to secure for these grant programs in the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law is already helping our nation take big steps forward in shifting towards a clean energy economy, which benefits everyone. This is going to make a real difference in lowering costs and creating jobs.”

King County Metro Transit – $33.5 million

King County Metro Transit received $33,552,634 in Low-No Vehicle grants. The funding will be used to buy battery-electric buses to replace 30 old hybrid-diesel buses, purchase charging equipment, and train workers to maintain the new electric fleet. 

The new battery-electric fleet will serve 27 bus routes that run in low-income areas and will expand the King County Metro apprenticeship program and promote transit careers for residents in underserved communities.

“As the nation’s seventh largest bus transit agency, King County Metro plays a critical role in providing clean, safe, and reliable transportation to a growing, diversifying population,” said Sen. Cantwell. 
“This grant will help accelerate King County Metro’s 2035 goal of operating a 100% zero-emission fleet by replacing 30 old hybrid-diesel buses with 30 new battery electric buses."

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Court keeps protective order in place for 32nd District lawmaker Rep. Lauren Davis

By Jerry Cornfield, Washington State Standard

A domestic violence restraining order obtained by a 32nd District state lawmaker against her lobbyist ex-boyfriend will remain in effect under an appellate court ruling issued Monday.

Rep. Lauren Davis, a Democrat from Shoreline, obtained a five-year protection order in King County against lobbyist Cody Arledge in May 2022, citing what she said was an escalating pattern of obsessive and threatening behavior after she ended their relationship the prior year.

As a 32nd District lawmaker, Davis represents portions of Edmonds and Lynnwood, as well as Woodway and Mountlake Terrace.

Under terms of the no-contact order, Arledge cannot go within 1,000 feet of Davis’ home or her workplace, defined as the state Capitol and adjacent John L. O’Brien Building that houses state representatives’ offices, unless she is not at the Capitol.

In addition, he was required for one year to wear an ankle bracelet with GPS monitoring alerting authorities and Davis via a phone app if he violated those conditions. Last month, the requirement was renewed for a second year because he had violated the order.

Arledge sued, arguing a trial court abused its discretion in issuing the protective order and violated his constitutional rights in requiring around-the-clock electronic GPS monitoring. A three-member Division I Court of Appeals panel disagreed on both points.

“I have a deep sense of relief after an arduous, nearly two-year legal battle,” Davis said. 
“More than anything, I am incredibly heartened by what this decision means for other survivors. The act of seeking a protection order is so frequently a precursor to domestic homicide that it has a name – ‘retaliation violence’.”

David Donnan, Arledge’s attorney, said, “Obviously we are disappointed in the result.”

A decision on whether to appeal Monday’s decision hasn’t been made, he said, noting he is still reviewing the ruling’s detailed analysis.

A two-year legal fight

Davis represents the 32nd Legislative District which includes Shoreline, Lynnwood and Mountlake Terrace. Arledge, a lobbyist, owns The Arledge Group.

Davis and Arledge met through work in 2018 and began a romantic relationship in 2019. She said she tried ending the relationship in 2020 and 2021, but due to a “pattern of control and manipulation,” she “return[ed] to the relationship,” according to court documents.

On Nov. 10, 2021, Davis petitioned for a protection order, alleging that she feared Arledge because his “stalking behavior has escalated substantially,” and he has “made threats of suicide in the past, has a severe substance use disorder, and has a number of firearms,” the ruling said.

In response, Arledge denied his conduct amounted to domestic violence. Arledge also contended the electronic monitoring violated his right to privacy as spelled out in the state and federal constitutions.

Justice Bill Bowman, who wrote Monday’s opinion, concluded that the monitoring imposed by the lower court did not tread on Arledge’s constitutional “right to privacy and the right to be free from unreasonable searches and seizures.”

“The electronic monitoring device passively records his location,” he wrote. “So, any intrusion into Arledge’s privacy is not permanent, and the degree of the intrusion is limited.”

A new law, authored by Davis, aims to strengthen Washington’s safety net for victims in domestic violence cases.

It contains provisions for crafting a model policy for the use of electronic monitoring, with victim notification technology, and establishing a research center at the University of Washington to identify the most effective strategies for preventing violence among intimate partners.

Davis said she hoped Monday’s decision “paves the way for the broader use of electronic monitoring in civil protection order cases.”

“This common-sense technology is life-saving for victims of domestic violence, sexual assault, and stalking,” she said. “It has given me my life back and I am eternally grateful.”

Washington State Standard is part of States Newsroom, a network of news bureaus supported by grants and a coalition of donors as a 501c(3) public charity. Washington State Standard maintains editorial independence. Contact Editor Bill Lucia for questions: info@washingtonstatestandard.com. Follow Washington State Standard on Facebook and Twitter.


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Jobs: WSDOT Transportation Engineer 2

WSDOT
Transportation Engineer 2
Shoreline, WA – Northwest Region
$69,035 - $92,837 Annually

Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT) is currently seeking multiple Transportation Engineer 2’s in Shoreline, WA. These position’s support the organization’s mission by making the highways safer for the traveling public. 

These positions perform specialized traffic reviews relating to highway signing, speed limit changes, striping, and safety reviews. These engineering positions coordinate the implementation of traffic counts and traffic studies for the region, including scheduling, prioritizing, and keeping equipment up to date and in working order. 

In addition, these positions will apply standard engineering procedures and techniques in performing reviews and drafting recommendations which may include signing, object markers, channelization, speed limit changes, calendar actions and review comments.

Job description and application


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Tracy Clinch retires from Shoreline Fire after a 23 year career

Wednesday, June 28, 2023

Paramedic Tracy Clinch
Photo by Fire Dog Photos

Wednesday, June 28, 2023, Firefighter/Paramedic Tracy Clinch worked her last shift of an over 23-year career with the Shoreline Fire Department. 

In 1998, Tracy began her career as a firefighter with the City of Mountlake Terrace. 

She was hired as a lateral firefighter with Shoreline Fire Department in April 2000. 

Five years later, Tracy was selected to attend the University of Washington’s Paramedic Training Program where she graduated from Class #32 in August 2006 to serve as a Paramedic Firefighter with Shoreline’s Medic One Program. 

During her career, Tracy has served as an EMS instructor, peer fitness trainer, and in 2020 was the recipient of the Chief’s Company Award for EMS.

Thank you for your service to our community and department. We wish you the best of luck with your retirement, Paramedic Clinch.


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What is this flower?

Photo by Mike Remarcke
Mike Remarcke has no idea what this gorgeous flower is - and neither do I. Intrepid readers, it's up to you. 

--Diane Hettrick


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Edmonds Driftwood Players announce 65th Season


Edmonds, WA – June 27, 2023 – Edmonds Driftwood Players has announced their upcoming 2023-2024 Season 65, which will include four mainstage productions. 
We feel incredibly grateful to be headed into our 65th Season of theatre in Edmonds and look forward to celebrating with the community!

Season subscriptions go on sale for return subscribers on July 10 and for new subscribers on July 24. Tickets for individual shows go on sale August 1.

Edmonds Driftwood Players is a volunteer-based, non-profit community theatre with the mission to produce live theatre that entertains, enriches, and engages the community. Established in 1958, it is one of the oldest continually operating community theatres in Washington State.

In addition to mainstage productions, they produce an annual Festival of Shorts, which consists of eight short plays centered around a different theme each year. The finalists are selected from hundreds of playwright submissions from around the world by volunteer reading groups who were given blind copies for rating. Past winners have later been developed into full-length award-winning plays!

EDP also has an education program which includes camps for students to learn the ins and outs of putting on a production as well as classes and workshops. 

Additionally, Take a Kid to the Theatre is our outreach program that allows us to share the joy and wonder of live theatre with families in shelters and transitional housing. We also provide scholarships for students interested in pursuing theatre arts.

2023-2024 Season 65 Mainstage Productions

Agatha Christie’s Murder on the Orient Express, adapted by Ken Ludwig (September 15-October 8, 2023)

Just after midnight, a snowdrift stops the Orient Express in its tracks. The luxurious train is surprisingly full for the time of the year, but by the morning it is one passenger fewer. An American tycoon lies dead in his compartment, stabbed eight times, his door locked from the inside. Isolated and with a killer in their midst, the passengers rely on detective Hercule Poirot to identify the murderer – in case he or she decides to strike again.

Roald Dahl’s Willy Wonka (November 24-December 17, 2023)

Roald Dahl's Willy Wonka follows enigmatic candy manufacturer, Willy Wonka, as he stages a contest by hiding golden tickets in five of his scrumptious candy bars. Whomever comes up with these tickets will win a free tour of the Wonka factory, as well as a lifetime supply of candy. Four of the five winning children are insufferable brats: the fifth is a likeable young lad named Charlie Bucket, who takes the tour in the company of his equally amiable grandfather. The children must learn to follow Mr. Wonka's rules in the factory... or suffer the consequences.

Ada and the Engine by Lauren Gunderson (March 1-17, 2024)

As the British Industrial Revolution dawns, young Ada Byron Lovelace (daughter of the flamboyant and notorious Lord Byron) sees the boundless creative potential in the “analytic engines” of her friend and soulmate Charles Babbage, inventor of the first mechanical computer. Ada envisions a whole new world where art and information converge— a world she might not live to see. A music-laced story of love, friendship, and the edgiest dreams of the future. Jane Austen meets Steve Jobs in this poignant pre-tech romance heralding the computer age.

The Savannah Sipping Society by Jones, Hope, Wooten (May 3-19, 2024)

In this delightful, laugh-a-minute comedy, four unique Southern women, all needing to escape the sameness of their day-to-day routines, are drawn together by Fate—and an impromptu happy hour—and decide it’s high time to reclaim the enthusiasm for life they’ve lost through the years. Over the course of six months, filled with laughter, hilarious misadventures, and the occasional liquid refreshment, these middle-aged women successfully bond and find the confidence to jumpstart their new lives. Together, they discover lasting friendships and a renewed determination to live in the moment—and most importantly, realize it’s never too late to make new old friends.

Showtimes are Thursdays-Saturdays at 8pm, Sundays at 2pm.

SEASON 65 SUBSCRIPTIONS: $106 General Adult (19-59); $96 Junior/Senior/Military. Season subscriptions are on sale for return subscribers on JULY 10, 2023, and for new subscribers on JULY 24, 2023. Available by phone at 425-774-9600, email office@edmondsdriftwoodplayers.org, or online at www.EdmondsDriftwoodPlayers.org. The last day to purchase season 65 subscriptions is October 4, 2023.

INDIVIDUAL TICKETS: $28 General Adult (19-59); $25 Junior/Senior/Military. Available online starting AUGUST 1, 2023, at www.edmondsdriftwoodplayers.org or by phone at 425-774-9600. Discounted tickets for groups of 10+ people are also available.

Plays are performed at the Wade James Theatre at 950 Main Street, Edmonds WA


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